Willingdon Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rapsons Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9RJ |
| Phone | 01323482619 |
| Reference Number | 114422 |
Willingdon Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good in overall effectiveness. Pupils take pride in their school and participate actively in their learning, benefitting from a well-structured curriculum that promotes engagement and high expectations. The school is inclusive, supporting the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and has a positive atmosphere where behaviour is outstanding. Leadership has been strengthened, contributing to the school's improved performance, particularly in personal development and behaviour, which are exemplary.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 418 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.39%
Girls: 47.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 3 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and performance
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Inclusive school culture that welcomes newcomers
- Well-structured and engaging curriculum
- Outstanding personal development and attitudes to learning
- Effective early years provision
- Strong focus on reading and enjoyment of literature
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the phonics programme by some staff
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Polegate Primary School
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Parkland Infant School
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Parkland Junior School
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Ocklynge Junior School
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Heron Park Primary Academy
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Stone Cross School
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2.17 miles |
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Pashley Down Infant School
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2.21 miles |
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The South Downs School
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Shinewater Primary School
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Motcombe Infants' School
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
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Stafford Junior School
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3.05 miles |
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Eastbourne College
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